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Diets and nutrition recommendations are a dime a dozen. For runners, too. Some are supposed to help with weight loss; others support training or improve performance. The Mediterranean diet is trendy and healthy. A scientific study has now shown that it is also the best …
They can be a big challenge, even for the well-trained. That’s why hill running is not so popular. But every ambitious runner should incorporate hill running regularly into their training. Done correctly, they make you a fitter athlete. Here are the best tips:
No, it is not a myth. This phenomenon actually exists. Those who have been running for a long time long for it. And those who start running wonder how long it will take to get to the runner’s high. Because it’s a great feeling. Here’s everything you need to know about it:
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Numerous training methods will make you a better runner: Interval training, hill running, stair running, and strength training. But of all things, one particularly effective measure is used far too rarely: progressive runs. Read on if you want to know more about it:
Almost everyone has had to struggle with it at some time or another. Not only recreational athletes but also Olympic athletes. That nasty pain below the costal arch, which we popularly call side stitches. Fortunately, harmless, they can turn training into torture. But with these …
Studies worldwide show that most Joggers are running too fast. This applies not only to ambitious runners but also to all those who run for health reasons. The problem with that: On the one hand it is not suitable for your health, on the other hand, you are boycotting your training success. The good news: It’s easy to find the right pace when jogging.
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